This summer, Kansas City is at the heart of all the action as a FIFA World Cup 2026™ host city. Fans from near and far can gather at the FIFA Fan Festival, a free community celebration. The event will take place across 18 days of the tournament, from June 11 to July 11.

Here’s everything you need to know about the chance to take part in this one-in-a-lifetime celebration.

The basics

  • Dates: June 11-14, 16, 19-21, 24-27 and July 3-5, 9-11
  • Hours: Hours vary by day to accommodate match kickoff times, live performances and other special events. The full schedule is below.
  • Location: Festivities are being held on the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
  • Match broadcasts: More than 30 matches will be shown live on screen at the event, including all six matches hosted in Kansas City.
  • Live entertainment: Dozens of live performances are slated to take the stage. Highlights include the Chainsmokers, Flo Rida, Sheryl Crow, the All-American Rejects and Tech N9ne.
  • Cost: Kansas City’s Official FIFA Fan Festival™ is always free to attend. Additional VIP experiences are available for purchase. Registration is required for all attendees.

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Dates

Each week of Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Festival™ features a distinct theme, with programming designed to enhance the experience. Here’s what the event has in store:

  • Heartland Hello, June 11-14 and 16: Encounter the authentic, welcoming spirit of our Midwestern community.
  • Sports Town USA, June 19-21: See the sports culture that reaches deep to the roots of Kansas City.
  • The World’s Game, June 24-27: Experience the global passion for the sport as it comes alive in a series of special celebrations.
  • Home Team, July 3-5: Get ready for a very special Fourth of July celebration during the holiday weekend.
  • KC Creates, July 9-11: Gain a closer understanding of the thriving artistic community that calls Kansas City home.

Location

Kansas City’s Official FIFA Fan Festival™ takes place on the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, located in the heart of downtown Kansas City.

On FIFA Fan Festival™ dates, the institution is offering a special all-access ticket that provides admission to the National WWI Museum and Memorial as well as the festival.

Rated the #1 attraction in Kansas City by TripAdvisor, the museum is an essential experience in the Heart of America. Visitors can expect unparalleled views of the KC skyline along with an expansive collection of stories from the First World War on display in immersive fashion.

Throughout the year, the museum serves as a community gathering place, hosting rotating exhibitions, commemorative events and large‑scale cultural moments. On view through mid-September, The Beautiful Game examines the global impact of soccer and its connections to World War I.

How to get there

The KC Streetcar provides free service from major downtown districts to the FIFA Fan Festival™ via the WWI Museum & Memorial stop. The Streetcar operates from 5 a.m. to midnight, Sunday to Thursday, and 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday.

ConnectKC26 Region Direct service provides transportation to FIFA Fan Festival™ from more than a dozen locations across the KC metro area. A one-day Region Direct pass can be purchased for $5, or a 7-day pass for $25.

Free ConnectKC26 service is also available between Kansas City International Airport and a transportation hub two blocks from the festival.

View dates, routes and more ConnectKC26 details here.

How to register

Register for Kansas City’s Official FIFA Fan Festival™ here. General admission is free, but registration is required to attend.

Upgraded experiences, including the Premium Garden Pass and the Legacy Lounge Pass, can be purchased upon registration.

Food & beverage

From Kansas City’s signature cuisine to global flavors, FIFA Fan Festival™ will feature 20 local restaurants. Here’s what fans can expect:

See the full schedule

Keep reading for a detailed schedule of each week’s events, including concerts, chances to view major matchups and more. 

Thursday, June 11
1 to 6 p.m.
  • 1 to 2 p.m.: Sin Tope
  • 2 p.m.: Mexico vs. South Africa match
  • 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Making Movies
Friday, June 12
4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Back Alley Brass Band
  • 5:30 to 6 p.m.: Jonisthenewblk and Boatss
  • 6 to 7 p.m.: Katy Guillen & The Drive
  • 7 to 7:30 p.m.: KC Rumble & KC Cheerleaders
  • 7:30 to 8 p.m.: USA opening ceremonies
  • 8 p.m.: USA vs. Paraguay match
  • 10 to 11:30 p.m.: Tech N9ne
Saturday, June 13
2 to 10 p.m.
  • 2 to 8 p.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 2 p.m.: Qatar vs. Switzerland match
  • 4 to 5 p.m.: DJ Doop
  • 5 p.m.: Brazil vs. Morocco match
  • 7 p.m.: DJ Dawna
  • 8 to 9:30 p.m.: The Chainsmokers
  • 9:30 to 10 p.m.: DJ Dawna
Sunday, June 14
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Purina Dog Day
  • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Casio McCombs
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Sporting KC youth clinic
  • 12 p.m.: Germany vs. Curacao match
  • 2 to 3 p.m.: Me Like Bees
  • 3 p.m.: Netherlands vs. Japan match
Tuesday, June 16
1 to 10 p.m.
  • 1 to 2 p.m.: SirQueen and Kay Fan
  • 2 p.m.: France vs. Senegal match
  • 4 to 5 p.m.: Summer Breeze
  • 5 p.m.: Norway vs. Iraq match
  • 7 to 8 p.m.: Summer Breeze
  • 8 p.m.: Argentina vs. Algeria match in Kansas City
Friday, June 19
12 to 8 p.m.
  • 12 to 1 p.m.: Tiberias
  • 1 to 1:30 p.m.: KC Rumble & KC Cheerleaders
  • 1:30 to 2 p.m.: Tech N9ne
  • 2 p.m.: USA vs. Australia match
  • 4 to 5 p.m.: DJ Malski
  • 5 to 6:15 p.m.: Flo Rida
  • 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.: Ecuador El Bandarazo
  • 6:45 to 8 p.m.: DJ Malski
Saturday, June 20
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Boss Hooligan Soundsystem
  • 12 p.m.: Netherlands vs. Sweden match
  • 3 p.m.: Germany vs. Ivory Coast match
  • 5 to 6:15 p.m.: Cimafunk
  • 6:15 to 7 p.m.: Morgan Stanton Hybrid Experience
  • 7 p.m.: Ecuador vs. Curaçao match in Kansas City
  • 9 to 11 p.m.: Deshica Rage (Kadesh Flow and Jessica Paige)
Sunday, June 21
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Purina Dog Day
  • 11 a.m.: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia match
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Sporting KC youth clinic
  • 1 to 7 p.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 1 to 1:30 p.m.: DJ Gio
  • 1:30 to 2 p.m.: Foolish Club Studios Q&A
  • 2 p.m.: Belgium vs. Iran match
  • 4 to 5:15 p.m.: Brass & Boujee
  • 5:15 to 6 p.m.: DJ Aimez
  • 6 to 7 p.m.: Mireya Ramos & The Poor Choices
Wednesday, June 24
4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • 4 to 5 p.m.: Elias Alexander
  • 5 p.m.: Scotland vs. Brazil match
  • 7 to 8 p.m.: DJ NE$$
  • 8 p.m.: Mexico vs. Czechia match
  • 10 to 11:30 p.m.: Big Oranje Party
Thursday, June 25
1 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • 1 to 2 p.m.: DJ Dawna
  • 2 to 3 p.m.: Big Oranje Party
  • 3 p.m.: Ecuador vs. Germany match
  • 5 to 6 p.m.: DJ Dawna
  • 6 p.m.: Netherlands vs. Tunisia match in Kansas City
  • 8 to 8:30 p.m.: KC Rumble & KC Cheerleaders
  • 8:30 to 9 p.m.: Tech N9ne
  • 9 p.m.: Türkiye vs. USA mtch
  • 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Vinyl Richy
Friday, June 26
2 to 10 p.m.
  • 2 p.m.: Norway vs. France match
  • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Sporting KC youth clinic
  • 4 to 10 p.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 4 p.m.: DJ Skeme: Pamoja
  • 5 to 6:15 p.m.: Hailes
  • 6:15 to 7 p.m.: DJ Skeme & From Africa With Love
  • 7 p.m.: Uruguay vs. Spain match
Saturday, June 27
3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • 3 to 4 p.m.: Sync & Saul Gucci
  • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Sporting KC youth clinic
  • 4 p.m.: Panama vs. England match
  • 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 6 to 6:30 p.m.: MAAD
  • 6:30 p.m.: Colombia vs. Portugal
  • 8:30 to 9 p.m.: MAAD
  • 9 p.m.: Algeria vs. Austria match in Kansas City
  • 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.: DJ Gio
Friday, July 3
12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • 12 to 1 p.m.: DJ Joe & Ice Kole
  • 1 p.m.: Round of 32 match (teams TBD)
  • 3 to 4:15 p.m.: Gabby Barrett
  • 4:15 to 5 p.m.: DJ Joe & Ice Kole
  • 5 to 11 p.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 5 p.m.: Round of 32 match (teams TBD)
  • 7 to 8 p.m.: DJ Deerock
  • 8:30 p.m.: Round of 32 match in Kansas City (teams TBD)
  • 10 to 11 p.m.: DJ Deerock
Saturday, July 4
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • 12 p.m.: Round of 16 match (teams TBD)
  • 2 to 3:15 p.m.: Ashton Martin and Lost Wax
  • 4 p.m.: Round of 16 match (teams TBD)
  • 6 to 10 p.m.: Stars & Stripes programming
  • 10 to 11 p.m.: Lost Wax
Sunday, July 5
2 to 9 p.m.
Purina Dog Day
  • 2 to 3 p.m.: Ha Ha Tonka
  • 3 to 9 p.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 3 p.m.: Round of 16 match (teams TBD)
  • 5 to 7 p.m.: DJ Deerock
  • 7 p.m.: Round of 16 match (teams TBD)
Thursday, July 9
2 to 7 p.m.
  • 2 to 3 p.m.: G3wizz & Maxx Gruv
  • 3 p.m.: Quarterfinal match (teams TBD)
  • 5 to 6:15 p.m.: The Freedom Affair
  • 6:15 to 7 p.m.: Poptra Fantastic Hat Parade
Friday, July 10
1 to 9 p.m.
  • 1 to 1:30 p.m.: Sheppa and Ernest Melton
  • 1:30 to 2 p.m.: KC Rumble & KC Cheerleaders
  • 2 to 7:30 p.m.: Silent disco presented by Visit Missouri
  • 2 p.m.: Quarterfinal match (teams TBD)
  • 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Sheppa and Ernest Melton
  • 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.: The Phantastics
  • 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.: Hembree
  • 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.: DJ Skittlez
  • 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Sheryl Crow
  • 8:30 to 8:45 p.m.: DJ Skittlez
Saturday, July 11
12 to 10 p.m.
  • 12 to 1:15 p.m.: Dom Chronicles
  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Sporting KC youth clinic
  • 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.: TheBabeGabe x Seven Rings
  • 2:30 to 4 p.m.: Tech N9ne
  • 4 p.m.: Quarterfinal match (teams TBD)
  • 6:45 to 8 p.m.: The All-American Rejects
  • 8 p.m.: Quarterfinal match in Kansas City (teams TBD)

All dates and times are subject to change.